How far is Kennewick, WA from East Renton Highlands, WA?
The driving distance from Kennewick, WA to East Renton Highlands, WA is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennewick and East Renton Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennewick and East Renton Highlands.
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Start on North Newport Street
706 ft · 38 sec · North Newport Street
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Turn left onto West Kennewick Avenue
2790 ft · 1 min · West Kennewick Avenue
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Turn left onto North Fruitland Street
2961 ft · 2 min · North Fruitland Street
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Turn left onto West Columbia Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · West Columbia Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
669 ft · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
616 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
95.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 West: Renton
2141 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto 17th Avenue Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · 17th Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Renton Issaquah Road Southeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · Renton Issaquah Road Southeast
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Continue on Southeast Renton Issaquah Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Renton Issaquah Road
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Turn sharp left onto 171st Place Southeast
1497 ft · 54 sec · 171st Place Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast 121st Place
1285 ft · 44 sec · Southeast 121st Place
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Turn right onto 176th Avenue Southeast
2120 ft · 1 min · 176th Avenue Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast 128th Street
1309 ft · 30 sec · Southeast 128th Street
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Turn left onto 172nd Avenue Southeast
1102 ft · 38 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennewick and East Renton Highlands.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
95.5 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Kennewick and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennewick to East Renton Highlands?
The road trip is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Kennewick and 109.1 miles from East Renton Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.24 one way or $80.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Kennewick and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kittitas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennewick and East Renton Highlands. Straight-line distance: 165.84 mi (266.89 km).
#1 Kennewick
The second most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
| Population | 84,515 |
| Coordinates | 46.2112500, -119.1372300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Renton Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 47.4848200, -122.1123400 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Renton Highlands (-122.11234, 47.48482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $40.24 | $80.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.38 | $88.76 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.04 | $84.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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